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You know, I love wearing heels. I wish I could wear them all the time, but, you know, my sport doesn't really permit it.
Allyson Felix
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Allyson Felix
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: November 18
Athletics Competitor
Sprinter
Track And Field Athlete
LA
California
Allyson Michelle Felix
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Right now I'd say my favorite fashion designer is Zac Posen.
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I can be a voice. I can use my platform to help the younger generation. I think it's really important for them to understand how to do things the right way, and not just in sports, in life in general.
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I think that kids aren't even exploring the option of sports anymore, and they don't even know what they could do.
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I think every genius person has a bit of insanity.
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For me, there's a lot of expectations and you want to be able to live up to them.
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I don't have a sprinter's body.
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I'm passionate about my sport and grateful that I get to do it for a living.
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And as long as I'm passionate about the sport, I'm able to do that and I'm happy, then I would love to do another Olympics. I'm just going to see how I'm feeling.
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As you get older, there are going to be a few more challenges, but thankfully I'm still feeling good.
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My mom always has this amazing ability to always see the best in a situation.
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I'm an athlete who's very determined and I understand sacrifice.
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I love a great pair of jeans and a nice blouse.
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